Examining associations between food insecurity and disordered eating in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Food insecurity is a well-established risk factor for disordered eating behaviors in non-veterans. Because United States (U.S.) veterans are vulnerable to both food …

Exposure-informed care: Why it's important and how the Veterans Affairs does it

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Providing care for individuals with environmental and occupational exposure health concerns is challenging. There is rarely exposure data to allow for …

Health care journeys of Veterans with Gulf War illness

Abstract: BACKGROUND: There is an acknowledged need to improve care for patients with persistent physical symptoms. Veterans who served in the 1990-91 Gulf War are a subpopulation …

Intensive care unit admissions purchased or delivered by Veterans in the VA Health Care System

Abstract: Importance: The Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act expanded access to community-based health care for veterans …

Risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries in military recruits: The impact of sex, body fat percentage, and physical fitness

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Basic military training is crucial for preparing civilians for military life. This period prepares them with physical and cognitive skills required for …

Utility of the Brain Gauge in traumatic brain injury: Results of the Al Asad missile exposure traumatic brain injury and health implications study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Blast exposure is responsible for the great majority of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in deployed military service members (SMs). More rapid and reliable …

Insomnia, sleep apnea, and incidence of hypertension and cardiovascular disease among men and women US Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Comorbid insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (COMISA) is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults. The associations of COMISA with …

SmART-TBI: A fully remote protocol for a placebo-controlled double-masked randomized clinical trial for a dietary supplement to improve sleep in Veterans

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with sleep disturbances and cognitive impairment, with limited effective therapeutic strategies. Our previous work showed …

A commentary on the potential impact of massage therapy on military Veterans

Abstract: Professionals in the massage therapy field strive to help clients gain pain relief. Military veterans are a small group that experiences significant pain due to …

Perceptions of behavioral health care quality for justice-involved Veterans: A multi-jurisdictional analysis of Veterans Treatment Court team insights

Abstract:Background: A key function of Veterans Treatment Courts (VTCs) is the facilitation of behavioral health care for criminal justice-involved veterans, and this care may …

Association of impaired medication adherence with subsequent clinical recognition of dementia or cognitive impairment in older Veterans

Abstract: PURPOSE: To examine whether lower medication adherence in individuals without documented dementia or cognitive impairment (DCI) is associated with subsequent clinically …

Associations between prior and current unhealthy alcohol use and liver morbidity risk and mortality among Veterans with a history of hepatitis C who have achieved sustained virological response

Abstract: The degree to which alcohol use is associated with the risk of all-cause mortality and hepatic decompensation after hepatitis C (HCV) diagnosis, treatment, and cure …